志
HSK 3

志 (zhì): purpose, will, determination

zhì

purpose, will, determination

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Pinyin

zhì

HSK Level

Level 3

Characters

1

English Meaning

purpose, will, determination

How to Write 志 (zhì)

志 is written in 7 strokes. Follow the stroke order below, drawing each highlighted stroke in turn.

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Origin of 志

The mind 心 of a scholar 士; 士 also provides the pronunciation

What 志 is Made Of

志 is built from 2 components:

士scholar, gentleman
心heart

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Words Using 志

Common Chinese words that contain 志:

同志

tóngzhì

志气

zhìqì

意志

yìzhì

杂志

zázhì

标志

biāozhì

志愿者

zhìyuànzhě

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